A DAREDEVIL CEO has died in a horror wingsuit crash after he collided with trees in the Swiss Alps.

Kirk Hawkins, 58, was described as the "most extraordinary person" by his devastated friend as tributes pour in for the former Air Force pilot.

Kirk had jumped out of a helicopter alongside three others in the area of the Eiger summit.

They glided along the east ridge before the American CEO of ICON Aircraft hit some trees just west of Schüssellouwinegraben.

He died after crashing to the ground, police confirmed.

An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

His close friend and business partner Steen Strand announced his passing with a touching tribute.

He wrote: “Kirk was the most extraordinary person I’ve ever known, or ever will know.

“Kirk devoured life exper

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